Damon gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as healthy. That sugar film, by australian actor damon gameau, is a documentary about the effects of consuming high amounts of hidden sugar in our food supply. That sugar film s dramatic depiction of how taking things to the extreme can be harmful might well have entertainment value, but it has a deakin university health scientist asking if it is casting sugar in the right light. That sugar film what the oscarnominated documentary super size me was to the fastfood industry, that sugar film endeavors to be for businesses that are invested in refined sugar, a nearly unavoidable additive in the majority of processed edibles on grocery shelves. Sugar coating complex science, damon gameaus that sugar film inspires. The film looks at hidden sugar in foods and the effect it can have on. Blood sugar rising puts human faces to these statistics, exploring the history and science of the illness through portraits of americans whose stories shape the film.
Extensive research has pinpointed sugar s culpability in a number of our most common and lifethreatening ailments, including high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and even alzheimers disease. Blood sugar rising follows the diabetes epidemic in the u. The film looks at hidden sugar in foods and the effect it can have on the human body. That sugar film is a 2014 australian documentary directed by and starring damon gameau. Sugarscience is the authoritative source for evidencebased, scientific information about sugar and its impact on health. Melt in your mouth glazed donuts recipe how to make the best yeast donuts. Aug 10, 2015 in other words, that sugar film takes an outsider, even contrarian, view in the study of nutrition, and makes it out to be a wellestablished science. Just as it says in the film, the sugar industrys job was to make sure there is no consensus about sugar in order to stay profitable. Damon gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming. The film follows gameaus experiment on himself, changing from his normal diet containing no refined sugar, to a healthconscious diet low in fat but high in sugar. Damon gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body. Science and property of sugar glass lehigh university. This worksheet is based on the 2014 documentary, that sugar film.
At the end of the day, add up the total number of grams of sugar you consumedremember sugar is dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, white sugar refined sugar, fructose other than natural, and artificial sweeteners. In a nut shell, its a vibrant, highly engaging documentation of a 60 day sugar binge that will leave you questioning many aspects of the way you view food and its role in our body and our health. The premise of that sugar film, gameaus debut as a feature filmmaker and documentarian, rests on a decision three years ago to eliminate refined sugar. Mar 02, 2015 the premise of that sugar film, gameaus debut as a feature filmmaker and documentarian, rests on a decision three years ago to eliminate refined sugar from his diet.
That sugar film conveys a very strong and truthful message. The sugar conspiracy ian leslie society the guardian. Sugar coating complex science, damon gameaus that sugar. Jun 28, 2015 sprinkled with starry cameos including hugh jackman, stephen fry and brenton thwaites, that sugar film is a passion project for actorturneddirector damon gameau, who personalizes a potentially. Having spent the most recent 3 years of his life in a sugar free state and awaiting the birth of his first child, gameau contemplates the effects a more average person diet would have on his body and mind. Should we take that sugar film with a grain of salt. For that sugar film, filmmaker damon gameau documented a 60day experiment where he consumed the same amount of sugar as the average australian 40 teaspoons a day. It is a partial truth that the filmmakers have dogmatically represented as the whole truth, with nary a hint of nuance. Damon gameau stops by the playlist to talk about submitting his body to science and what happens when one of your experts goes rogue. My love of self had certainly been applied well to. A film guide that looks at that sugar film 2014, in which a concerned filmmaker conducts an experiment on himself to understand the unhealthy effects of a high sugar diet. If that isnt enough, check out the awardwinning documentary the century of the self about the origins of public relations and the blatant war businesses fought with the us government to win the right to lie to.
Dietitians weigh in on australian documentary that sugar film. Beth haney, dnp, fnpc doctor of nursing practice, family nurse practitioner luxe aesthetic and. You do note have to record the sugar in fresh fruits, veggies, and meat. That sugar films dramatic depiction of how taking things to the extreme can be harmful might well have entertainment value, but it has a deakin university health scientist asking if it is casting sugar in the right light. The sugar conspiracy ilsugar 02 jor 0407 031 photograph. Sugars may not be added to a food labeled no added sugar, without added sugar or no sugar added.
The premise of that sugar film, gameaus debut as a feature film maker and documentarian, rests on a decision three years ago to eliminate refined sugar from his diet. Damon gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a. Damon gameau becomes a guinea pig for the unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body. Apr 07, 2016 the sugar conspiracy ilsugar 02 jor 0407 031 photograph. Gameaus proud of the contribution that sugar film has made to the conversation and hesat the time of writing ten months into production of a new doco called 2040, ostensibly set in that. One of the most popular family films in america right now, if you go by digital sales, is an australian documentary about sugar. The kind of products at the heart of advertising campaigns built on extolling their supposed virtues, using faux science and deceptive packaging. Its found naturally in most plants, but especially in sugarcane and sugar beetshence their names. Download posters, flyers, videos and more to help you share the facts with your community. That sugar film documentary 2piupms brings a perspective on ones health with modern consumption of food and a culturally relevant teaching experience for all students of any background. Like all compounds made from these three elements, sugar is a carbohydrate. Damon gameau talks that sugar film and that controversial. That sugar film is one mans journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon gameau embarks on an experiment to document the effects of.
Having spent the most recent 3 years of his life in a sugarfree state and awaiting the birth of his first child, gameau contemplates the effects a more average person diet would have on his body and mind. A reduced sugar food must contain at least 25 percent less sugar per serving than the regular product. Today we are launching a new series of educational. Joaquin september 18, 2018 bsme 1 science technology and society that sugar film that sugar film is a discovery of the truth about sugar. That sugar film is not only entertaining and informative, but also deeply disturbing, as gameau puts on pounds and inches along the way developing the beginnings of fatty liver disease. Jun 10, 2016 melt in your mouth glazed donuts recipe how to make the best yeast donuts. The films thesis, that sugar has caused the obesity epidemic, is not well supported by evidence. Damon gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects. Nov 22, 2018 that sugar film is one mans journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar.
He literally put his life in danger to get his point across. In the warm australian summer of 2008, i was pretending to enjoy life as an early 30s single male. It is the most commonly used sugar for altering the. The documentary titled the secrets of sugar examines this addiction and its perilous impact on the wellbeing of our global society. Sprinkled with starry cameos including hugh jackman, stephen fry and brenton thwaites, that sugar film is a passion project for actorturneddirector. The film follows gameaus experiment on himself, changing from his normal diet containing no refined sugar to a healthconscious diet low in fat but. Cane and beet sugar extracts contain sucrose and undesirable amounts of polysaccharides, lignins, proteins, starches, gums, waxes, and other colloidal impurities that contribute colour andor taste to the crystalline product and reduce. Having spent the most recent 3 years of his life in a sugarfree state and awaiting the birth of his first child, gameau contemplates the effects a more average person diet. The documentary and worksheet were used to supplement the teaching of.
That sugar film uses humor to present unpalatable truths. I applaude damon gameau for putting out a very honest and entertaining documentary. The sugar glass i made was a combination of household sugar sucrose, corn syrup glucosefructose mixture, and water. That sugar film is a 2014 australian documentary starring and directed by damon gameau. Probably some of the statements are based on science, but the film is really, really, over exaggerated and all facts are cherry p. This sugar is called sucrose and comes from sugar beets or sugarcane. Damon gameau is director and star of that sugar film, in which he ate a healthy, lowfat diet for 60 days to highlight the health impact of eating sugar hidden in foods you dont expect. The science of sugar we explore the correlation between sugar intake and heart disease in young adults. What happened to him is also happening to millions of americans who overconsume added sugar, making us the fattest nation on earth.
It is the lightest on the science, but its also the funnest and most watchable. There are numerous types of sugar, although most people might first think of basic table sugar, the white crystals used in most homes and in much cooking. May 24, 2019 gameaus proud of the contribution that sugar film has made to the conversation and hesat the time of writing ten months into production of a new doco called 2040, ostensibly set in that. Gameaus proud of the contribution that sugar film has made to the conversation.
While the worksheet can be used as a movie guide to keep students accountable while watching, the main purpose is to help students track the filmmakers arguments. Damon gameau embarks on an experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet. In general use, sugar is taken to mean sucrose, also called table sugar or saccharose, a disaccharide which is a white crystalline solid. That sugar film discussion guide influence film club. Sucrose appears in other plants, too, along with glucose and fructose. With damon gameau, hugh jackman, milla bakaitis, richard davies. I have seen the film, and even though i am not an expert in the field of nutrition the film does smell like bullshit. In the film, that sugar film, damon gameau, actually gained weight without changing his activity level or caloric intake. Damon gameau embarks on an experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body. Peter gamlen in 1972, a british scientist sounded the alarm that sugar and not fat was the greatest danger to our health.
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